The project will assist the Government of Cambodia to: (i) modernize, and improve climate and disaster resilience of, four irrigation systems in Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, and Takeo provinces to supply water to 43,500 hectares (ha) for 291,847 persons, of whom 148,288 (51%) are women; (ii) ensure sustainability of these irrigation schemes by strengthening institutional and financial capacity of the government staff and farmer water user communities (FWUCs) in operations and maintenance (O&M); (iii) improve farming practices for increased agriculture productivity and crop diversification; and (iv) establish a national water resources data management center (NWRDMC), a water resources information system (WRIS), and an irrigation asset management system for better water resources management, planning, operations and investment.
| Project Name | Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project | ||||||||
| Project Number | 51159-002 | ||||||||
| Country | Cambodia |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Irrigation |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||
| Description | The project will assist the Government of Cambodia to: (i) modernize, and improve climate and disaster resilience of, four irrigation systems in Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Thom, and Takeo provinces to supply water to 43,500 hectares (ha) for 291,847 persons, of whom 148,288 (51%) are women; (ii) ensure sustainability of these irrigation schemes by strengthening institutional and financial capacity of the government staff and farmer water user communities (FWUCs) in operations and maintenance (O&M); (iii) improve farming practices for increased agriculture productivity and crop diversification; and (iv) establish a national water resources data management center (NWRDMC), a water resources information system (WRIS), and an irrigation asset management system for better water resources management, planning, operations and investment. | ||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The project will address the agricultural production constraints and reduce disaster risk by (i) modernizing infrastructure to improve water storage during drought and manage water during flood events; (ii) upgrading agricultural support services; (iii) establishing a financial and organizational system for FWUCs to increase their role in financing O&M; and (iv) establishing a NWRDMC and WRIS and supporting its operation. The project will contribute to achieving targets defined in the government's Rectangular Strategy IV, which aims to develop the country's irrigated land and manage its water resources more effectively, and reduce Cambodian people's vulnerability to disasters. It also aligns with MOWRAM's Strategic Development Plan 2019-2023, including a strengthened national hydromet network, water balance assessments, expanding 30,000 ha of irrigated land per annum, and strengthening FWUCs for sustainable O&M. The project directly supports three of the seven operational priorities of ADB Strategy 2030: (i) addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities; (ii) tackling climate change and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability; and (iii) promoting rural development and food security. | ||||||||
| Impact | Inclusive economic growth through agriculture and irrigation | ||||||||
| Outcome | Water and agriculture productivity in the project areas enhanced | ||||||||
| Outputs | Efficiency and climate resilience of irrigation systems enhanced Water resource management improved |
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| Environment | A |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Dang, Thuy Trang |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, SERD |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology 364 Monivong Blvd, Khan Chamkamorn Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Fact Finding | 06 Nov 2018 to 15 Nov 2018 |
| MRM | 04 Jun 2019 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 27 Sep 2018 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Jul 2017 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project: Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Apr 2019 |
| Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project: Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Apr 2019 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Establishment of National Water Resources Data Management Center and a National Water Resources Information System | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 18 May 2019 | 16 Jun 2019 |
| PMIC | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 18 May 2019 | 16 Jun 2019 |
| 51159-CAM: Irrigated Agriculture Improvement Project | Advance Notice | Active | 09 May 2019 |
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